Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB

Q&A with outgoing RDKB chair Grace McGregor

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - November 2, 2026

Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.

RDKB bids farewell to outgoing chair and directors

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - October 30, 2026

The next Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board will have at least five new faces when it is sworn in next month.

RDKB payroll costs climbed 6.6% in 2025

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - September 25, 2026

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary paid out over $14 million in salaries and expenses in 2025, an increase of about $878,000.

Premier namechecks RDKB chair in UBCM speech

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - September 21, 2026

"I don't think you can see the bruises from where you're sitting," David Eby joked following a meeting with Regional District of Kootenay Boundary chair Grace McGregor. "She used a phone book."

RDKB bans AI data centres in rural Beaver Valley

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - September 1, 2026

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has adopted a bylaw that bans artificial intelligence data centres from setting up shop in rural parts of the Beaver Valley.

RDKB unimpressed with response to Pend d’Oreille encampment

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - August 28, 2026

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary board is puzzled by the response from the provincial government to concerns over an encampment in the Pend d'Oreille where three people have died in fires this year.

Public hearing to consider banning Beaver Valley data centres

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - August 11, 2026

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will ask for public feedback Thursday on the idea of banning artificial intelligence data centres from rural parts of the Beaver Valley.

RDKB still thinking about Skills Centre contribution

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - March 29, 2026

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has tentatively budgeted $30,000 for the struggling Trail Skills Centre, but a final decision won't be made until next month.

RDKB directors say no to 2nd deputy regional fire chief

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - March 23, 2026

Kootenay Boundary Fire Rescue won't add a second deputy fire chief this year after a Regional District of Kootenay Boundary subcommittee voted against the expenditure.

RDKB wants your take on waste

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Submitted Article - March 8, 2026

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary is moving into the next phase of its solid waste management plan update — and you are invited to take part.